research question 2

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People commit self-harm for a variety of reasons, usually to deal with overwhelming emotions, psychological distress, or difficult life circumstances. It may be emotional regulation, expression of emotional distress, coping with trauma or abuse, etc.

It allows the individual to feel in control when they may be in situations where they feel helpless or overwhelmed. It can also serve as a means to express emotions that are hard to put into words, especially when one feels misunderstood or not heard. Sometimes, self-harm is a cry for help; it signals that a person is in trouble and needs help. The following are case studies:

Case Study 1: Coping with Emotional Pain

Background: A 19-year-old college student, Sarah, resorted to self-injury during periods of acute stress. Emotional neglect in the form of rejection as a child and low self-esteem were some underlying issues that set the stage.

Reason for Self-Harm:

Emotion regulation: Sarah noted a feeling of relief after cutting herself. It helped her "release" overwhelming emotions.

Numbing emotional pain: Physical pain distracted her from emotional distress.

Intervention and Outcome:

Emotion-focused therapy focused on identifying and expressing emotions more healthily, through techniques such as journaling and mindfulness.

After six months

Case Study 2: Problems of Self-Identity and Peer Pressure

Background: Alex was a 16-year-old school student who began the practice of self-injury by scratching his arms with sharp objects. He expressed the tremendous pressure both for academic and social success, along with confusion about the acceptance of sexual identity. During school, Alex sometimes faced bullying due to not being as masculine or manly, perceived by society, which resulted in feelings of loneliness and alienation.

Reasons for Self-Harm:

Emotional Release:

Alex explained self-injury as something to be done in a situation of having accumulated frustration or sadness; this seemed to him the only outlet in all the surfeit of problems.

Distraction from Inner Conflict:

In Alex's identity struggle, self-injurious behavior replaced feelings of confusion and fear of possible rejection.

Dealing with Environmental Pressures:

All the incidents of bullying along with the demand for high marks created additional negative self-concepts among his self-devaluations. Physical injuries during self-aggression helped him somehow in control of their wild runaway emotions.

Intervention and Outcome:

Counselling Sessions:

Alex was referred to a school counsellor who helped him identify and articulate his feelings better. He was introduced to mindfulness and grounding techniques that could help him deal with stress.

Support Groups:

He attended a local LGBTQ+ support group and found acceptance and validation of his emotions.

Family Involvement:

Counselling sessions included Alex's parents, who learned how to better support him and address the pressures he faced at home.

Depression is a complex mental health condition that affects how people feel, think, and function in their daily lives. It goes far beyond feelings of sadness or temporary low moods-it is a persistent combination of life events, personal experiences, and biological or psychological factors.

Loss and Grief

Trauma or Abuse

Chronic Stress

Biological or Genetic Factors

Social Isolation or Loneliness

Substance Abuse

Unresolved Childhood Experiences

Major Life Transitions

It is not a weakness or something a person can just "snap out of."